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Balix Lower Court Tomb, Tyrone

Balix Lower Court Tomb (aka The White Rocks) is a Neolithic court tomb in the townland of Balix Lower, County Tyrone. It consists of a denuded long cairn, about 80ft long & trapezoidal in shape. Set in the west end is a large, wedge shaped chamber with an orthostatic facade delimiting a V-shaped forecourt. The monument is in the care of the Department for Communities. The monument is within the council area of Derry City and Strabane.
SMR Number: TYR006:006

Primary Name(s): Balix Lower Court Tomb
Variant Name(s):  The White Rocks
Place Type: Prehistoric Burial Site
Historic County: Tyrone
Lat, Long: 54.812484,-7.248402
Grid Reference: H 4837 9633
Townland: Balix Lower TD
Civil Parish: Donaghedy CP
Council Area: Derry City and Strabane CA
Police Area: Northern Ireland PA
Devolved Legislature: Northern Ireland Assembly
GBPN ID:  GBPN332380

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Balix_Lower_Court_Tomb,_Tyrone_332380